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UP, UP AND AWAY!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
UP, UP AND AWAY!: Characters from the new Disney-Pixar animated comedy “UP” made a surprise visit May 14, 2009 to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The three stars — (L-R): Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer; Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman; and Dug, a dog — pose in front of the Sorcerer Hat. Beginning May 15, the … Continue reading "UP, UP AND AWAY!"
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Taking a Break

Posted on by Lisa Berton
You know, it’s a bit funny but these “assignments” we’ve given ourselves each week is like going through photography school all over again. Take for instance this week’s theme, abstracts. That’s not something I normally go out and shoot often, as I’m a photojournalist and by nature, we record history in the making. Certainly we … Continue reading "Taking a Break"
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Disney Cameras

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Last year around this time, I went over a list of digital cameras for kids and teens. Now, I’ll turn the attention to Disney cameras which are of course, designed for kids and a few adults who like toys. Film Cameras Walgreens carries disposable 35mm Disney themed cameras. I’ve found Princesses, Winnie the Pooh, and … Continue reading "Disney Cameras"
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Trick or Treat

Posted on by Lisa Berton
This decadent-looking candy apple caught my eye at Süssigkeiten (Sweets) in Germany’s pavillion in EPCOT. The Mickey ears treat is drenched in milk chocolate, designed to look like it’s covered by a cobweb and boasts two happy candy pumpkins. Yummy!
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Disney Pic of the Week: Street Performers

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Street performers not street walkers! This is a family-friendly website, people. Geez. 😉 No matter which Disney park you visit, you’ll find a vast amount of extremely gifted Cast Members who sing, dance, tell jokes, act, perform magic tricks, and improvise on the spot. Actors have character names such as Otto Von Bonn Bahn or … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Street Performers"
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Pleasure Island’s Kiss Goodbye: Act Two

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I last left off having watched Yvette, the French Canadian maid entertain folks in the Main Salon at the Adventurer’s Club. To read Act One, click here. Once I got back to the Treasure Room, I spent time chatting some more with friends and then made my way over to the bar to try and … Continue reading "Pleasure Island’s Kiss Goodbye: Act Two"
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Back in Time: Dis/Magic Meets

Posted on by Lisa Berton
If you’ll all kindly step forward into my time machine then we can be on our way. Our first brief visit will be to DisMeet of 2006. The gathering of 350 or so Disney fans took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Allentown, Pennsylvania. (beep beep beep beep beep) OK, the date is set … Continue reading "Back in Time: Dis/Magic Meets"
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Disney Blu-ray

Posted on by Jack Spence
For those of you old enough to remember the VCR’s introduction, you may also remember the battle between VHS and Beta. These were two, non-compatible formats vying for dominance in the VCR world. Today, a similar battle is raging for high-def DVD supremacy – this time between HD DVD and Blu-ray. Paramount, DreamWorks, and Universal … Continue reading "Disney Blu-ray"
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Light Meter: Shoot from Different Angles

Posted on by Lisa Berton
As they say, variety is the spice of life. It’s easy to “spice up” your photographs by simply taking a few minutes to walk around and shoot from different positions. You may find yourself standing on benches, crouching down or leaning over things. Sure you’ll garner strange looks from people but you’ll have the cooler … Continue reading "Light Meter: Shoot from Different Angles"
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